Physical Education (PHED)
Course information is subject to change. This list may not reflect the most current course offerings or curriculum updates. Please consult your advisor for the latest information.
PHED 1001 Health & Wellness for Living
Prerequisite: None.
Credit Hours: (3-0-3).
An introduction to the factors affecting individual and community health and wellness. Topics include stress management, mental health, human sexuality, alcohol and substance abuse, consumer health issues, chronic diseases, injury prevention, and end of life issues.
PHED 1010 Physical Fitness for Life
Prerequisite: None.
Credit Hours: (2-1-3).
An introduction to fitness and health with an emphasis on physical activity, nutrition, weight management, and health related fitness concepts. Students will have the opportunity to assess their physical fitness, nutrition, and activity patterns and to develop a personalized health and fitness program. Students will be required to participate in a variety of physical fitness activities.
PHED 1015 First Aid/CPR
An introduction to the techniques of emergency first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (adult, child, infant) and automatic external defibrillator. Students will have the opportunity to earn certification through the American Heart Association. This course will not satisfy certification requirements for nursing.
PHED 1101 Jogging
Prerequisite: None.
Credit Hours: (0-2-1).
An activity class focusing on paced distance running for cardiovascular endurance.
PHED 1103 Wt. Training
Prerequisite: None.
Credit Hours: (0-2-1).
An introduction to the development of muscular endurance and strength through the use of free weights and fixed weight machines.
PHED 1104 Advanced Wt. Training
Prerequisite: PHED 1103 or permission of instructor.
Credit Hours: (0-2-1).
A continuation of PHED 1103.
PHED 1109 Pacewalking
Prerequisite: None.
Credit Hours: (0-2-1).
An activity class focusing on walking for cardiovascular endurance.
PHED 1115 Tai Chi
Credit Hours: (0-2-1)
An activity class focusing on the practice, foundation, and philosophy of Tai Chi.
PHED 1152 Aerobics I
Prerequisite: None.
Credit Hours: (0-2-1).
An activity class focusing on the development of cardiovascular health, muscular endurance, and
flexibility through movement patterns set to music.
PHED 1153 Aerobics II
Prerequisite: None.
Credit Hours: (0-2-1).
An activity class focusing on the development of cardiovascular health, muscular endurance, and
flexibility through movement patterns set to music.
PHED 1201 Begin Tennis
Prerequisite: None.
Credit Hours: (0-2-1).
For beginners only. Each student must provide his/her own racket and one can of new tennis balls.
PHED 1203 Intermediate Tennis
Prerequisite: PHED 1201 or permission of instructor.
Credit Hours: (0-2-1).
A continuation of PHED 1201.
PHED 1205 Advanced Tennis
Prerequisite: PHED 1203 or permission of instructor.
Credit Hours: (0-2-1).
A continuation of PHED 1203.
PHED 1207 Badminton
Prerequisite: None.
Credit Hours: (0-2-1).
A racquet sport involving indoor court activity. Each student must provide his/her own badminton equipment as assigned by the instructor.
PHED 1212 Handball
PHED 1215 Racquetball
Prerequisite: None.
Credit Hours: (0-2-1).
Each student is required to provide protective eyewear, a racquet, and one can of new racquetballs.
PHED 1217 Advanced Racquetball
Prerequisite: PHED 1215 or permission of instructor.
Credit Hours: (0-2-1).
A continuation of PHED 1215.
PHED 1219 Pickle Ball
Prerequisite: None
Credit Hours: (0-2-1).
Pickle Ball is a sport played with a special perforated ball on a 20 foot by 44 foot court. The game uses a tennis-style net. Rules are published in the United States of America Pickle Ball Association Rulebook (USAPA).
PHED 1301 Soccer
Prerequisite: None.
Credit Hours: (0-2-1).
Indoor or outdoor activity.
PHED 1320 Basketball
Credit Hours: (0-2-1)
Indoor basketball activity class. Class time will include exercise, skill development and competition.
PHED 1324 Softball
Prerequisite: None.
Credit Hours: (0-2-1).
Each student is required to provide a baseball glove.
PHED 1328 Volleyball
Prerequisite: None.
Credit Hours: (0-2-1).
Indoor activity.
PHED 1330 Baseball
Prerequisite: None.
Credit Hours: (0-2-1).
Each student is required to provide a baseball glove.
PHED 1401 Archery
PHED 1402 Rock Climbing
Prerequisite: None
Credit Hours: (0-2-1)
Basic instruction in climbing techniques for beginner through intermediate climbers. Emphasis is placed on safety, teamwork, and goal accomplishment. Students are required to use harness and helmet as they climb and to use rope connections to a belayer.
PHED 1403 Hiking and Backpacking
PHED 1405 Canoeing
PHED 1407 Sailing
PHED 1501 Begin Swimming
Prerequisite: None. For students who can swim less than twelve yards.
Credit Hours: (0-2-1).
An introduction to the proper techniques in treading water, crawl stroke, back crawl, and development of confidence in a water environment.
PHED 1503 Intermediate Swim
Prerequisite: PHED 1501 or permission of instructor.
Credit Hours: (0-2-1).
A continuation of PHED 1501.
PHED 1504 Lifeguard Training
Prerequisite: PHED 1503, ability to swim 500 yards and tread two minutes, or permission of the instructor.
Credit Hours: (0-2-1).
The American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Program that teaches self-rescue, swimming, assists, escapes, and water accident prevention.
PHED 1510 Scuba Diving
Prerequisite: Student must be able to swim.
Credit Hours: (0-2-1).
A course designed to teach the minimum knowledge and skills necessary to become a certified open water scuba diver.
PHED 1511 Fitness Swimming
Prerequisite: PHED 1503 or permission of instructor
Credit Hours: (0-2-1)
An activity class focusing on the principles and practice of distance and interval conditioning workouts.
PHED 1521 Water Aerobics I
Prerequisite: PHED 1501 or permission of instructor
Credit Hours: (0-2-1)
An activity class focusing on the development of cardiovascular health, endurance, and flexibility in an acquatic environment.
PHED 1522 Water Aerobics II
Credit Hours: (0-2-1)
Prerequisite:PHED 1501 or permission of the instructor
An activity class focusing on the development of cardiovascular health, endurance, and flexibility in an aquatic environment.
PHED 1551 Water Basketball
Prerequisite: None
Credit Hours: (0-2-1).
An aquatic basketball activity course designed to improve cardiovascular endurance in a competitive setting.
PHED 1998 Participation Varsity Ath I
Prerequisite: Must be a member of a Gordon State College Varsity Athletic Team during the first year of athletic practice and competition. Students are not allowed to enroll in Phed 1998 and Phed 1999 concurrently.
Credit Hours: (0-2-1)
This course recognizes the fitness, knowledge, and skill development associated with participation of student athletes in intercollegiate athletics. This course meets GSC Phed requirement for one credit hour of activity in Area G. Student must be a member of a varsity intercollegiate athletic team. Student athlete must also be in the first year of athletic competition.
PHED 1999 Participation Varsity Ath II
Prerequisite: Must be a member of a Gordon State College Varsity Athletic Team during the second year of athletic practice and competition. Students are not allowed to enroll in Phed 1998 and 1999 concurrently.
Credit Hours: (0-2-1)
This course recognizes the fitness, knowledge, and skill development associated with participation of student athletes in intercollegiate athletics. This course meets GSC Phed requirements for one credit hour of activity in Area G. Student must be a member of a varsity intercollegiate athletic team. Student athlete must also be in the second year of athletic competition.
PHED 4900 Internship
Prerequisite: Senior Status
Credit Hours: (0-12-4)
Field experience in an appropriate agency or occupational setting where the student can gain practical experience in health services.
PHED 4910 Senior Research Project